{"id":2173595,"date":"2024-02-11T16:41:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T21:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-tells-netanyahu-that-rafah-operation-must-include-plan-to-evacuate-civilians\/"},"modified":"2024-02-11T16:43:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T21:43:15","slug":"biden-tells-netanyahu-that-rafah-operation-must-include-plan-to-evacuate-civilians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-tells-netanyahu-that-rafah-operation-must-include-plan-to-evacuate-civilians\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden urges Netanyahu to ensure civilian evacuation in Rafah operation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-tells-netanyahu-that-rafah-operation-must-include-plan-to-evacuate-civilians%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2173595&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President Biden Urges Israeli Prime Minister to Prioritize Civilian Safety in Rafah<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden had a crucial \u2062conversation with Israeli \u200bPrime\u200d Minister Benjamin\u200c Netanyahu, emphasizing the need for a \u200bwell-planned evacuation \u200dstrategy for civilians before\u2062 any military operation in\u200b Rafah, Gaza.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Biden \u201ccalled for urgent \u200dand \u200cspecific steps to\u200d increase the throughput and consistency of \u2063humanitarian assistance to innocent Palestinian civilians,\u201d\u2063 the White House said in a \u200cstatement Sunday afternoon.\u200d \u201cHe reaffirmed his \u200cview that a military operation \u200din\u200b Rafah\u200d should not\u2062 proceed without a credible and\u200c executable plan\u200c for ensuring the \u200dsafety of and support for \u2063the more than one million people \u2063sheltering there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Rafah,\u200d a densely populated city bordering Egypt, \u2063is home to over \u2064half of Gaza&#8217;s population and hosts a\u2064 significant refugee camp for\u2062 Palestinians fleeing conflict. Israel had ordered\u200d evacuations in anticipation of a military\u200d operation \u2064to \u200beliminate what they believe is the last\u200d stronghold of \u200dHamas, a \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-u-s-college-groups-have-assisted-a-designated-terrorist-org\/\" title=\"Report: U.S. College Groups Have Assisted A Designated Terrorist Org\">designated terrorist organization<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u200b the U.S. warning Israel against proceeding with operations in Rafah, Israel launched airstrikes, resulting in the deaths of \u200dat\u2064 least 44 Palestinians, including \u2062several children.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In \u200cBiden\u2019s call with Netanyahu, the president said he \u201cshared\u201d the prime\u2063 minister\u2019s goal \u201cto see Hamas defeated and to ensure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-u-s-to-end-combat-mission-in-iraq-by-end-of-2021\/\" title=\"Biden: U.S. to end combat mission in Iraq by end of 2021\">long-term security<\/a> of Israel and its \u200cpeople,\u201d according to the White House statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hamas had previously carried out an attack on October 7, resulting in the deaths \u200dof approximately 1,200 people in Israel, mostly civilians. Since the start of the conflict, nearly 28,000 Palestinians\u200d have been killed, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry.<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns\u2064 from the White House about the Israeli military&#8217;s approach to minimizing civilian casualties, Netanyahu\u200c dismissed these claims.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI appreciate \u200dPresident Biden\u2019s support for Israel since the beginning of the war. \u2063I don\u2019t know \u2062exactly \u2064what he meant by that, but put yourself\u200b in Israel\u2019s shoes. We were attacked. Unprovoked attack, murderous attack on Oct. 7, \u2063the worst attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust,\u201d he \u2062said Sunday. \u201cAnd let me\u200d tell you, I think we\u2019ve responded in\u2063 a way that goes after the terrorists\u200b and tries to minimize the civilian population in which the terrorists embed themselves and use them as human shields.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe dropped thousands of fliers. \u200bWe phone\u200b Palestinians in their homes. We ask them to leave. We give them safe corridors \u200band safe zones,\u201d he \u2062continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It is evident that President Biden is \u200ccommitted \u2064to\u200d prioritizing the safety and well-being of\u2062 innocent civilians in Rafah, \u2062urging Israel to adopt a \u2063comprehensive plan that ensures their protection during any military operation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read\u2062 more from The Washington\u2062 Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2064can international humanitarian organizations work with the Israeli government to ensure the safe evacuation of civilians in Rafah?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  To be militant targets in the area. However,\u200d President Biden&#8217;s insistence\u2064 on prioritizing civilian safety is a critical reminder of the importance of protecting innocent lives in\u200b any conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has created immense suffering and devastation, \u200cespecially for the civilian population. The situation in Rafah\u200b is particularly dire, \u200cwith thousands of people living in close proximity to potential danger. It\u200b is essential to ensure their safety and provide them with the necessary support during times\u2062 of crisis.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s call for a well-planned evacuation strategy is \u200ba prudent and humanitarian approach. It highlights the \u200bneed for coordination between the Israeli \u2063government and international \u2062humanitarian \u200corganizations to ensure that civilians are given ample time and resources to vacate\u2063 the area safely. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taliban-finally-allows-westerners-including-americans-to-board-commercial-flight-out-of-kabul\/\" title=\"Taliban Finally Allows \u2018Westerners,\u2019 Including Americans, To Board Commercial Flight Out Of Kabul\">delivering humanitarian aid<\/a> to those in need, including medical supplies, food, and shelter.<\/p>\n<p>By urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to prioritize civilian safety, President Biden is\u2063 sending a strong message to the international community. It underscores the United States&#8217; commitment to\u200b upholding human rights and the protection of civilian lives. It also demonstrates a break from previous approaches that may have placed a greater emphasis on military objectives over humanitarian concerns.<\/p>\n<p>The safety and well-being of innocent civilians should always be a top priority, regardless of the circumstances. This principle must guide the actions and decisions of all parties involved in the conflict in\u2063 Rafah and the \u200bbroader Israeli-Palestinian conflict. \u200bFailure to prioritize civilian safety not only leads to unnecessary loss of life and suffering \u2064but also \u2064hinders the prospects for a peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<p>It is encouraging to\u2063 see President Biden actively engaging with\u2063 Israeli leaders to promote the importance of civilian safety. This marks a positive\u2063 step towards a more humane and compassionate approach to conflict resolution. It is crucial for world leaders \u200cto continue advocating for the protection of innocent lives and to work towards finding a sustainable solution that addresses the \u200bunderlying causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, President \u200cBiden&#8217;s call for prioritizing civilian\u2063 safety in Rafah \u2064is a vital reminder of \u2062the humanitarian consequences of conflict. It emphasizes the need for a well-planned evacuation strategy and increased\u2062 humanitarian assistance to protect innocent lives. This stance demonstrates a \u200dcommitment to\u200c the values of human rights and\u200c empathy, and sets the stage for a more \u200bcompassionate approach to conflict resolution. The international \u200ccommunity must support these\u2063 efforts and work towards a just and \u2063lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden emphasized to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the importance of having a plan to evacuate civilians before any military operation in Rafah. Urgent and specific measures to enhance humanitarian aid for innocent Palestinian civilians were requested by Biden, as stated by the White House<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":179,"featured_media":2173596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24030718280255-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2173595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24030718280255-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/179"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2173596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}